Print This Article Post Comment Add To Favorites Email to Friends Ezine Ready

How Many Websites Do You Need To Make A Decent Profit Online?

By: Richard Adams Home | Internet-and-Business


A common question which arises on the various "make money online" dis0cussion forums is exactly how many websites you need to actually make a decent profit.

Someone will say they're building Adsense sites, for example, and ask how many will they need before they can quit their job.

Understandably when we hear stories of someone who is successful online we want to try and emulate them to become successful ourselves as quickly as possible.

However there are two factors you need to take into account with a question like this which makes any answer you might get vastly inaccurate.

Firstly, we need to understand that different types of websites tend to make vastly different sums of money. For example, an Adsense site may only make a few cents a day even with hundreds of visitors. An ebook site might make a few dollars and a site selling a high-level course may make hundreds fo dollars each day.

So don't think that if someone says that have 10 sites that you need 10 too. What are they doing with those 10 sites to make money? If they're selling something profitable like ebooks, you're unlikely to make anywhere near as much if your sites are only monetized using Adsense.

The other factor is that different niches have different levels of profitability. Frequently I will speak to people who have 10 or more sites, but make 90% of their profits from just a small number of these and I have to admit that I am in a similar boat myself.

The same applies for Adsense and all the other standard money-making techniques. It may be that you get a dollar or more per click for expensive niches like credit cards, mortgages or legal advice. But equally you might not be able to get enough traffic in these highly competitive markets to actually make much money from each one.

I have between 50 and 100 websites yet make most of my profit from just a half dozen of them. I could get rid of the rest and my income would barely change but often it's necessary to go through so much trial and error, learning what you're doing and testing different markets before you actually hit gold.

Don't be afraid to blaze your own trail and try things out for yourself. Just because one person has failed with a certain money-making technique doesn't necessarily mean you'll suffer the same fate. As an example, I have never had any luck with pay per click marketing while some other people I know make 5 figures a month through it.

So really while I hate to sound like a killjoy, there simply is no "right" answer to how many websites you need to be successful online. Some people earn a fulltime living (and then some!) from just one website while others earn just a few dollars per site but own literally hundreds.

The skill is having the focus to keep on trying things out until you find something that works for you. When you find something that works well - and produces results every time you apply - it is then time to ignore everything and just scale up that winning concept. And it's this scaling that can be so exciting - and profitable.

So try some new things out and keep experimenting and refuse to quit until you find your own system that works. Then ruthlessly apply it until you achieve the level of profits you want.



Article Source: http://www.eArticlesOnline.com

About the Author:
Richard Adams is the founder of the brand-new Open An Online Store

Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

Please Rate this Article

 

Not yet Rated

Click the XML Icon Above to Receive Internet-and-Business Articles Via RSS!

Recent Related Articles From Internet-and-Business

  • Need Payday Loans Online †Solve Your Monetary Problem Online
    By: Arvel Bond | Dec 17th 2009
    With the help of need payday loans online you do not have to wait for your payday. US money market has designed these online schemes to provide loan in just couple of minutes. There will not be any need to pledge any valuable security or mortgaging. And you will get easier and faster money before your payday. Read

  • Effective Advertising Using Adwords For A Successful Online Home Business
    By: Chris Moresby | Feb 4th 2010
    There's no better way of getting new customers for your online business than running a successful Adwords campaign. Unfortunately there's also no faster way of wasting money if you don't know what you're doing. Want to find out how to start a successful online business? Come this way! Read

  • Need Payday Loans Online †Money In Mid Of Month
    By: Adam Fletche | Oct 19th 2009
    Need payday loans online are available easily on internet. It will be a great support for needy in any kind of financial needs. It is the option only for US citizens who are 18 years or more in age. Read

  • The Tools You Need To Build A Successful Online Business
    By: Glinda McDuffie | May 12th 2008
    Leave the WD-40 and duct tape in the closet. Discover how to create a successful online business, complete with all the must-have tools... without hiring a webmaster! Read

  • Turnkey Internet Business: The Ultimate Ingredient To Create Your Successful Online Business
    By: Lelia Raynal | Jul 27th 2010
    Getting into internet business is quite tough. Successful online business involves the use of technology, budget, skill, proper training and determination to compete. With the help of modern technology, various amazing systems were developed to use in making online business successful. Learn why and how many people get into ... Read

  • The Secrets To Successful Online Dating: The 3 Venue Technique
    By: AT Super Dater | May 27th 2009
    Have you ever been on a really bad date and wish you could just get up and go? Sure we all have but there are several secrets to online dating and one of the most important things you can do to ensure you have better dates and a successful online dating life is to make sure you follow the three venue technique. Read

  • Need Payday Loans Online†Get Cash Through Internet
    By: Arvel Bond | Nov 7th 2009
    The need payday loans online has online procedure to apply for some amount. The applicant can get an approval very easily and use the amount for his needs. It will be a great support in tough times. The applicant can depend on it completely for his monetary needs. Read

  • Need Payday Loans Online- Quick Monetary Assistance
    By: Adam Fletche | Dec 2nd 2009
    If you are facing some financial trouble then you Need payday loans online. These loans are easily available on the internet that too in few hours time. These loans are free from all the paper work and other such formalities. Read

  • Need Payday Loans Online- Get Cash Without Any Paperwork
    By: Kelin Smith | Feb 13th 2010
    The need payday loans online are the loans which can help us to get very quick cash without any kind of hurdles. You may get these loans very easily online. There is no other way t9o get these loans quickly except the online method. Read

  • Owning Your Own Successful Online Business Means More Time For Your Family

    There are a number of benefits to owning your own successful online business. However, being able to spend more time with your family certainly tops them all. No longer do you have to miss out on your kids' activities or miss out on spending time with your spouse. Read


Copyright © 2005-2011 eArticlesOnline, LLC - All Rights Reserved
Terms of Service | Privacy Policy